Birthday:
10 February 1991, Rhinebeck, New York, USA
Height:
5' 2" (1.57 m)
Biography
Emma Roberts is the daughter of Oscar-nominated actor
Eric Roberts, and the niece of Oscar-winner Julia Roberts. Emma was a
baby when her parents divorced, and she grew up living with her mother,
Kelly Cunningham. She was educated at Archer School for Girls in Los
Angeles, California.
As a child she spent some time on the sets
of movies with her aunt Julia. This helped Emma decide that she wanted
to follow a career in acting. Her first movie role came in Blow (2001),
where she played the daughter of Johnny Depp's character. Various small
parts followed, until she was cast in the lead role of Addie Singer in
Nickelodeon's "Unfabulous" (2004). Her performance lead to many award
nominations as well as a foray into the music industry, including the
release of an album, "Unfabulous and More".
More roles followed
in various projects, including the eponymous heroine in Nancy Drew
(2007), Hotel for Dogs (2009), 4.3.2.1 (2010) and Scream 4 (2011). In
2011, Emma began attending Sarah Lawrence College in New York, studying
English Literature
Roberts was born in Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, New York.[1] She is the daughter of actor Eric Roberts and Kelly Cunningham.[2] She is the stepdaughter of Eliza Roberts and Kelly Nickels (formerly of L.A. Guns), and the niece of actresses Julia Roberts and Lisa Roberts Gillan. She has a half sister, Grace Nickels.[3]
Roberts at the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival in 2010
During her childhood, Roberts spent time on the sets of her aunt
Julia Roberts' films. These experiences sparked a desire in Emma, from
the age of five, to follow her father and aunts into the film industry.[3] Although her mother initially wanted her to have a normal childhood, Roberts made her acting debut at age nine in Ted Demme's 2001 drama Blow. It was the first film for which she ever auditioned.[4] In the film, she portrayed Kristina Jung, the daughter of Johnny Depp's character, cocaine smuggler George Jung. In 2001, Roberts also had a role in Leif Tilden's 10-minute short bigLove, and was an uncredited extra in some scenes featuring her aunt Julia Roberts in America's Sweethearts.[5]
She went on to appear in smaller roles in two family films, in 2002's Grand Champion, as the sister of the main character Buddy (Jacob Fisher); and in 2003's Spymate, as the kidnapped daughter of former secret agent Mike Muggins (Chris Potter), who tries to rescue her with the help of a spy monkey. Grand Champion had a brief theatrical release in August 2004,[6] while Spymate was not released until February 2006, when it was given a theatrical run in Canada,[7] followed by its DVD release in April 2006. In August 2003, Roberts was scheduled to shoot an independent film called Daisy Winters, starring as the title character, alongside Rachel Weisz.[8] However, the film, which would have been Roberts's first leading role, never began shooting due to financial problems. In 2004, Roberts became a teen idol [9] starring as the lead character Addie Singer in the Nickelodeon series Unfabulous, which debuted in September 2004. Nickelodeon had wanted to cast her for the role from the beginning, and the teen sitcom earned Roberts a Teen Choice Award nomination and several Young Artist Award nominations.[10] The show aired for three seasons from 2004–2007 and aired 42 episodes; the third season ended on December 16, 2007.
The television series focused on Addie Singer (Roberts) a seventh grader whose life is "unfabulous" and she writes songs about her life. The television series had had various TV movies which include: The Perfect Moment which premiered on Nickelodeon on October 6, 2006. In 2004, Roberts guest-starred in an episode of the Nickelodeon series Drake and Josh, Roberts was in the episode "Honor Council". Because her character on Unfabulous writes songs and plays guitar, Nickelodeon soon considered a career in music for Roberts.[11]
In 2009, Roberts starred alongside Jake T. Austin in Hotel for Dogs,[17] based on the novel by Lois Duncan. The film premiered on January 15, 2009, and was released to theaters on January 16, 2009, and took No.5 place in its opening weekend with over $17 million. The film has to-date grossed over $114 million, and received generally mixed reviews from critics.[18] Roberts starred as the lead in the film Wild Child,[19] about a rebellious teen from Malibu sent to a boarding school in England. Roberts described her character as "pretty much your typical spoiled-brat Malibu socialite who gets shipped off to British boarding school."[20] Roberts also appeared in the indie film Lymelife with Alec Baldwin, which was premiered at the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival. Roberts said that Lymelife is “kind of like American Beauty meets The Ice Storm”,[20] and that her reasoning for doing the film was that, "Some people look at me and think, She's just Julia Roberts's niece. So I wanted to do something smaller and edgier, something that would show I really am an actress."[20]
Roberts at the world premiere of Scream 4 in 2011
Roberts co-starred as Grace in the hit 2010 film Valentine's Day with her aunt Julia Roberts. Roberts is set to reunite with Nancy Drew director Andrew Fleming on both Rodeo Gal[21] and a Nancy Drew sequel,[22] although the latter has been put on hold since 2007.[23] She appeared in the sports comedy The Winning Season.[24] In 2010, Roberts also appeared in Twelve and It's Kind of a Funny Story.[25]
According to BloodyDisgusting.com Roberts will be starring in the horror film, Grimm, which follows the Quinn family that moves to Marburg, Massachusetts, a town that turns out to be haunted by the most horrific nightmares spawned by the imagination of the Brothers Grimm.[26] She co-starred in the film adaptation of Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac, as well as A Great Education. She also starred alongside with Freddie Highmore in 2011's romantic comedy The Art of Getting By.[27][28] In May 2010, Roberts received the role of Jill Roberts in the Wes Craven film Scream 4.[29] The film opened in theaters April 15, 2011.[30] She also appeared on "Take Two With Phineas and Ferb".
In February 2012, Roberts began filming a new movie in Syracuse, NY called Adult World. The film also takes place in Syracuse and will co-star John Cusack. Roberts plays a recent college graduate who works at an adult bookstore to make ends meet.[31] Roberts appears in a supporting role in Dustin Lance Black's Virginia, which will receive a limited theatrical release in May 2012 after a two and a half year delay. Roberts appeared in the August 2012 film Celeste and Jesse Forever, parodying pop stars such as Kesha with her performance as Riley Banks, an incurious blonde singer. Roberts said in an interview that her role as Banks tempted her to write an album of songs using her character as an alter ego.[32]
On February 7 The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that Roberts was cast to star a pilot for Fox called Delirium, based on the Lauren Oliver novels. Roberts will be playing Lena Haloway, the protagonist.[33] On may 8 it was reported that Fox has decided not to pick up Delirium. [34] Roberts stated in her Twitter account “Sad about Delirium. Thank you guys so much for your support!!!”[35] On May 22 TV Line announced that Roberts will be joining in the third season of the horror TV series American Horror Story: Coven. Roberts will play a self-involved party girl named Madison.[36]
Roberts in 2010
In 2005, Roberts had a debut album Unfabulous and More. The album was released on September 27, 2005, through Columbia Records and Nick Records. It also served as the soundtrack to the television series, Unfabulous, in which Roberts stars. The album peaked at No. 46 on Billboard's Top Heatseekers chart.[37]
In September 2005, two promotional singles were released from the
album—"I Wanna Be" and "Dummy." The album includes several original
songs (among them "Dummy" and "I Wanna Be," both of which were also
released as music videos, "I Have Arrived" and "This Is Me," which was
co-written by Roberts), as well as some of Addie's songs from the first
season, including "Punch Rocker" and "New Shoes" (both from the episode
"The Party"), "94 Weeks (Metal Mouth Freak)" (from "The Bar Mitzvah")
and "Mexican Wrestler" (which had previously appeared on Jill Sobule's 2000 album Pink Pearl and in the episode "The 66th Day" from Unfabulous). During the same year, Roberts recorded "If I Had It My Way" for the soundtrack of the 2005 Disney film Ice Princess. In 2006, Roberts covered the song "Island in the Sun", which was originally recorded by Weezer in 2001; she recorded the song for the Aquamarine's soundtrack, a film where she starred as one of the leads.
Roberts said in a 2007 interview, "Right now I am focusing on movies. I am getting ready to start a new movie this summer so that is taking a lot of my time. I think when I am a little bit older it is definitely something I’d like to pursue."[38] In another interview, she said, "My musical career is indefinitely on hold. I don't like people who become like 'actor slash singer.' I think people should be one or the other because usually you're not going to be great at both. You're going to better at one, so you might as well stick to the one you're good at. I'm going for acting."[39]
Roberts began dating actor Evan Peters in mid-2012.[44] On July 7, 2013, Roberts was arrested for domestic violence against Peters in Montreal, Quebec.[44] Someone at the couple's hotel overheard a dispute coming from their room and called police, who arrived to find Peters with a bloody nose and bite mark.[45] Roberts was released several hours after her arrest when Peters declined to press charges.[45] In a joint statement, Roberts and Peters called it "an unfortunate incident and misunderstanding," and stated that they "are working together to move past it."[44]
Acting career
2001–2005: Early career and Unfabulous
She went on to appear in smaller roles in two family films, in 2002's Grand Champion, as the sister of the main character Buddy (Jacob Fisher); and in 2003's Spymate, as the kidnapped daughter of former secret agent Mike Muggins (Chris Potter), who tries to rescue her with the help of a spy monkey. Grand Champion had a brief theatrical release in August 2004,[6] while Spymate was not released until February 2006, when it was given a theatrical run in Canada,[7] followed by its DVD release in April 2006. In August 2003, Roberts was scheduled to shoot an independent film called Daisy Winters, starring as the title character, alongside Rachel Weisz.[8] However, the film, which would have been Roberts's first leading role, never began shooting due to financial problems. In 2004, Roberts became a teen idol [9] starring as the lead character Addie Singer in the Nickelodeon series Unfabulous, which debuted in September 2004. Nickelodeon had wanted to cast her for the role from the beginning, and the teen sitcom earned Roberts a Teen Choice Award nomination and several Young Artist Award nominations.[10] The show aired for three seasons from 2004–2007 and aired 42 episodes; the third season ended on December 16, 2007.
The television series focused on Addie Singer (Roberts) a seventh grader whose life is "unfabulous" and she writes songs about her life. The television series had had various TV movies which include: The Perfect Moment which premiered on Nickelodeon on October 6, 2006. In 2004, Roberts guest-starred in an episode of the Nickelodeon series Drake and Josh, Roberts was in the episode "Honor Council". Because her character on Unfabulous writes songs and plays guitar, Nickelodeon soon considered a career in music for Roberts.[11]
2006–present: Theatrical films
In 2006, Roberts returned to the big screen, starring alongside Sara Paxton and singer JoJo in Aquamarine. Roberts won a 2007 Young Artist Award for Best Supporting Young Actress in a Feature Film for her role in the film.[12] The film Aquamarine took No. 5 place at the box office on its opening weekend making $8 million.[13] In early 2006, Roberts finished shooting her title role in Nancy Drew. The film was released to theaters on June 15, 2007, and grossed over $7 million in its opening weekend,[14] though the film was not well received by critics.[15] In December 2007, Roberts began filming Hotel for Dogs. In 2008, Roberts had her voiceover debut when she voiced the English version of the character Wilma in the CGI-animated family film The Flight Before Christmas.[16]In 2009, Roberts starred alongside Jake T. Austin in Hotel for Dogs,[17] based on the novel by Lois Duncan. The film premiered on January 15, 2009, and was released to theaters on January 16, 2009, and took No.5 place in its opening weekend with over $17 million. The film has to-date grossed over $114 million, and received generally mixed reviews from critics.[18] Roberts starred as the lead in the film Wild Child,[19] about a rebellious teen from Malibu sent to a boarding school in England. Roberts described her character as "pretty much your typical spoiled-brat Malibu socialite who gets shipped off to British boarding school."[20] Roberts also appeared in the indie film Lymelife with Alec Baldwin, which was premiered at the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival. Roberts said that Lymelife is “kind of like American Beauty meets The Ice Storm”,[20] and that her reasoning for doing the film was that, "Some people look at me and think, She's just Julia Roberts's niece. So I wanted to do something smaller and edgier, something that would show I really am an actress."[20]
According to BloodyDisgusting.com Roberts will be starring in the horror film, Grimm, which follows the Quinn family that moves to Marburg, Massachusetts, a town that turns out to be haunted by the most horrific nightmares spawned by the imagination of the Brothers Grimm.[26] She co-starred in the film adaptation of Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac, as well as A Great Education. She also starred alongside with Freddie Highmore in 2011's romantic comedy The Art of Getting By.[27][28] In May 2010, Roberts received the role of Jill Roberts in the Wes Craven film Scream 4.[29] The film opened in theaters April 15, 2011.[30] She also appeared on "Take Two With Phineas and Ferb".
In February 2012, Roberts began filming a new movie in Syracuse, NY called Adult World. The film also takes place in Syracuse and will co-star John Cusack. Roberts plays a recent college graduate who works at an adult bookstore to make ends meet.[31] Roberts appears in a supporting role in Dustin Lance Black's Virginia, which will receive a limited theatrical release in May 2012 after a two and a half year delay. Roberts appeared in the August 2012 film Celeste and Jesse Forever, parodying pop stars such as Kesha with her performance as Riley Banks, an incurious blonde singer. Roberts said in an interview that her role as Banks tempted her to write an album of songs using her character as an alter ego.[32]
On February 7 The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that Roberts was cast to star a pilot for Fox called Delirium, based on the Lauren Oliver novels. Roberts will be playing Lena Haloway, the protagonist.[33] On may 8 it was reported that Fox has decided not to pick up Delirium. [34] Roberts stated in her Twitter account “Sad about Delirium. Thank you guys so much for your support!!!”[35] On May 22 TV Line announced that Roberts will be joining in the third season of the horror TV series American Horror Story: Coven. Roberts will play a self-involved party girl named Madison.[36]
Music career
Roberts said in a 2007 interview, "Right now I am focusing on movies. I am getting ready to start a new movie this summer so that is taking a lot of my time. I think when I am a little bit older it is definitely something I’d like to pursue."[38] In another interview, she said, "My musical career is indefinitely on hold. I don't like people who become like 'actor slash singer.' I think people should be one or the other because usually you're not going to be great at both. You're going to better at one, so you might as well stick to the one you're good at. I'm going for acting."[39]
Spokesmodel
In February 2009, she was named the brand ambassador for Neutrogena, appearing in print and television ads for the company.[40] Roberts has also appeared multiple times as part of Teen Vogue’s Best Dressed list, including June 2007, September 2008, December 2008 and February 2009.[41]Personal life
In September 2011, Roberts began attending Sarah Lawrence College.[42] In January 2012, Roberts's publicist announced that Roberts had chosen to "defer her college experience" due to work commitments.[43]Roberts began dating actor Evan Peters in mid-2012.[44] On July 7, 2013, Roberts was arrested for domestic violence against Peters in Montreal, Quebec.[44] Someone at the couple's hotel overheard a dispute coming from their room and called police, who arrived to find Peters with a bloody nose and bite mark.[45] Roberts was released several hours after her arrest when Peters declined to press charges.[45] In a joint statement, Roberts and Peters called it "an unfortunate incident and misunderstanding," and stated that they "are working together to move past it."[44]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | bigLove | Delilah | Short film |
| 2001 | Blow | Young Kristina Jung | Supporting role |
| 2001 | America's Sweethearts | Girl in purple shirt | Uncredited; Supporting role |
| 2002 | Grand Champion | Sister | |
| 2006 | Spymate | Amelia Muggins | |
| 2006 | Aquamarine | Claire Brown | |
| 2007 | Nancy Drew | Nancy Drew | Lead Role |
| 2008 | The Flight Before Christmas | Wilma | Voice |
| 2008 | Wild Child | Poppy Moore | Lead Role |
| 2009 | Hotel for Dogs | Andi | Lead Role |
| 2009 | Lymelife | Adrianna Bragg | |
| 2009 | The Winning Season | Abbie | |
| 2010 | Valentine's Day | Grace Smart[46] | |
| 2010 | Twelve | Molly Norton | |
| 2010 | 4.3.2.1 | Joanne | Lead Role |
| 2010 | Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac | Alice Leeds | |
| 2010 | It's Kind of a Funny Story | Noelle | |
| 2010 | Virginia | Jessie Tipton | |
| 2011 | Scream 4 | Jill Roberts | |
| 2011 | The Art of Getting By | Sally Howe | |
| 2012 | Celeste and Jesse Forever | Riley Banks | |
| 2013 | Adult World | Amy | Post-production |
| 2013 | Empire State | Nancy Michaelides | |
| 2013 | We're the Millers | Casey Mathis | |
| 2013 | Palo Alto | April | Post-production |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–07 | Unfabulous | Addie Singer | Lead role |
| 2004 | Drake & Josh | Addie Singer | "Honor Council" (Season 2, Episode 14) |
| 2007 | The Hills | Herself | "Young Hollywood" (Season 3, Episode 13) |
| 2010 | Jonas L.A. | Herself | "House Party" (Season 2, Episode 20) |
| 2013 | Family Guy | Amanda Barrington | "No Country Club for Old Men" (Season 11, Episode 22) |
| 2013 | American Horror Story: Coven | Madison | 6 episodes |
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Peak | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Heat. [47] |
|||
| Unfabulous and More |
|
46 | |
| "—" denotes releases that didn't chart or weren't released in that country. | |||
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | |||
| "I Wanna Be" | 2005 | - | Unfabulous and More |
| "Dummy" | - | ||
| "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town"[49] | — | non-album single | |
| "—" denotes releases that didn't chart or weren't released in that country. | |||
Other appearances
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "If I Had It My Way" | 2005 | Ice Princess |
| "Island in the Sun" | 2006 | Aquamarine |
Awards
| Year | Result | Award | Category | Nominated work |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Nominated | Teen Choice Award | Choice TV Breakout Performance — Female | Unfabulous |
| Nominated | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) – Leading Young Actress | ||
| Nominated | Young Artist Award | Outstanding Young Performers in a TV Series | ||
| 2006 | Nominated | Young Artist Award | Best Young Ensemble Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) | |
| 2007 | Nominated | Kids' Choice Award | Favorite TV Actress | |
| Nominated | Teen Choice Award | Choice TV Actress: Comedy | ||
| Nominated | Teen Choice Award | Choice Movie: Female Breakout | Nancy Drew | |
| Nominated | Teen Choice Award | Choice Movie Actress: Comedy | ||
| Won | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a Feature Film — Supporting Young Actress | Aquamarine | |
| Won | ShoWest | Female Star Of Tomorrow | ||
| 2008 | Nominated | Kids' Choice Awards | Favorite TV Actress | Unfabulous |
| Nominated | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a TV Series — Leading Young Actress | ||
| Nominated | Young Artist Award | Best Young Ensemble Performance in a TV Series | ||
| Nominated | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a Feature Film — Leading Young Actress | Nancy Drew | |
| Nominated | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a Feature Film — Young Ensemble Cast | ||
| 2010 | Nominated | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a Feature Film — Leading Young Actress | Hotel For Dogs |
Weight:
106 lbs
Cup:
B
clothing for spring 2009
